Recall 98V-312
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford Expedition and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-312
- Reported
- December 7, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 305 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin january 3, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Expedition 1999
- Lincoln Navigator 1999